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Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain

Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFTRP003
State Code
AVO84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Description
This unit describes the skills required to prepare a vehicle and drive over difficult terrain, including cross country and other off road situations. This involves the application of low risk driving techniques, dealing with hazards, and the assessment (where necessary) and the safe negotiation of obstacles, including water courses such as rivers and streams. The driver must be able to deal with contingencies related to an emergency that may occur in the hazardous situations that may be encountered in driving over difficult terrain under field conditions.This unit was developed for military drivers in a threat environment, but is applicable to any individuals who work in this field.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under direct and indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform complex tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare a vehicle for driving over difficult terrain
  • 1.1 Conduct serviceability check of a vehicle for driving over difficult terrain.
  • 1.2 Rectify and/or report any vehicle faults.
  • 1.3 Configure vehicle for driving in difficult terrain.
2. Drive over difficult terrain
  • 2.1 Conduct reconnaissance of the terrain to be traversed by map and/or visual observation identifying potential hazards, including entry and exit routes, obstructions and bypasses.
  • 2.2 Plan task and discuss potential hazards and contingency actions with a supervisor.
  • 2.3 Reconfigure vehicle and adjust the load as necessary.
  • 2.4 Apply low risk driving techniques when driving over difficult terrain.
  • 2.5 Apply vehicle contingency actions when required to deal with accidents and emergencies that may occur when negotiating hazards.
3. Refurbish vehicle
  • 3.1 Inspect vehicle for damage after hazardous situations are negotiated and on completion of the task.
  • 3.2 Rectify and/or report faults and damage to the supervisor.
  • 3.3 Clean and reconfigure vehicle and load as necessary for standard driving conditions.
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